Using Wi-Fi (not available on all models)

4.If a wireless connection has been established, you can view information on signal strength, SSID, Encryption Status, Access Point, and IP Address.

5.To add a new wireless network, tap the Configure Wireless Networks button.

6.For more detailed information on your connection status, tap the Advanced tab.

Advanced Network Settings

Use the next few sections to learn how to set up and change network configuration settings so your HP iPAQ can communicate with other networks.

Wi-Fi Terms

It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use Wi-Fi technology.

Term

Definition

 

 

802.11 standard

An approved standard specification of radio

 

technology from the Institute of Electrical and

 

Electronic Engineers (IEEE) used for wireless

 

local area networks (WLANs).

 

 

Device-to-computer or

A mode that does not use access points.

ad-hoc

It provides independent peer-to-peer

 

connectivity in a wireless LAN.

 

 

Domain Name System

The way that Internet domain names are

(DNS)

located and translated into IP addresses. It is

 

an easy to remember name for an Internet

 

address. Every website has its own specific

 

IP address on the Internet.

 

 

 

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